Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Lokichar
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments |
|---|---|
| Shopping | 14 |
| Bars, pubs and taverns | 12 |
| Restaurants | 12 |
Lokichar Facts
| Area | 1.2 km² |
| Population | 5,459 |
| Male Population | 2,841 (52.0%) |
| Female Population | 2,618 (48.0%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +23634.8% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +65.6% |
| Median Age | 15.9 years (Male: 15.9, Female: 15.9) |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | East Africa Time |
| Lat & Lng | 2.38204, 35.65054 |
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Lokichar Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 23 | 2,300 | 3,296 | 5,900 | 5,459 | 5,658 | 5,924 |
| Population Density | 19.4 / km² | 1,936.8 / km² | 2,775.6 / km² | 4,968.4 / km² | 4,597.1 / km² | 4,764.6 / km² | 4,988.6 / km² |
* Projected
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up gridLokichar Population change from 2000 to 2020
Increase of 65.6% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lokichar | +23634.8% | +137.3% | +65.6% |
| Kenya | — | — | — |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Lokichar Median Age
Median Age: 15.9 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lokichar | 15.9 yrs | 15.9 yrs | 15.9 yrs |
| Kenya | 18 yrs | 18.4 yrs | 17.6 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Lokichar Population Density
Population Density: 4,597 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lokichar | 5,459 | 1.188 km² | 4,597 / km² |
| Kenya | 45.8 million | 582,723.1 km² | 78.6 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Lokichar Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1975 to 2100
Sources:
- JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
- CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
- [Link] Klein Goldewijk, K., Beusen, A., Doelman, J., and Stehfest, E.: Anthropogenic land use estimates for the Holocene – HYDE 3.2, Earth Syst. Sci. Data, 9, 927–953, https://doi.org/10.5194/essd-9-927-2017, 2017.
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Source: [Link] Kummu, M., Taka, M. &Guillaume, J. Gridded global datasets for Gross Domestic Product and Human Development Index over 1990–2015. Sci Data 5, 180004 (2018) doi:10.1038/sdata.2018.4
Lokichar CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lokichar | 2,834 tn | 0.52 tn | 2,386.4 tons/km² |
| Kenya | 27,341,523 tn | 0.6 tn | 46.9 tons/km² |
Sources: [Link] Moran, D., Kanemoto K; Jiborn, M., Wood, R., Többen, J., and Seto, K.C. (2018) Carbon footprints of 13,000 cities. Environmental Research Letters DOI: 10.1088/1748-9326/aac72a
Lokichar CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 2,834 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 0.52 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 2,386.4 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Flood | Medium (4) |
| Earthquake | Low (2) |
* Risk, particularly concerning flood or landslide, may not be for the entire area.
Sources:
- Dilley, M., R.S. Chen, U. Deichmann, A.L. Lerner-Lam, M. Arnold, J. Agwe, P. Buys, O. Kjekstad, B. Lyon, and G. Yetman. 2005. Natural Disaster Hotspots: A Global Risk Analysis. Washington, D.C.: World Bank. https://doi.org/10.1596/0-8213-5930-4.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University. 2005. Global Flood Hazard Frequency and Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4668B3D.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University. 2005. Global Earthquake Hazard Distribution - Peak Ground Acceleration. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4BZ63ZS.
Recent Nearby Earthquakes
Magnitude 3.0 and greater
| Date▼ | Time↕ | Magnitude↕ | Distance↕ | Depth↕ | Location↕ | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/17/15 | 12:54 AM | 4.2 | 69.8 km | 10,000 m | 28km ESE of Lodwar, Kenya | usgs.gov |
| 10/23/98 | 8:33 AM | 3.9 | 87 km | 10,000 m | Lake Rudolf region, Kenya | usgs.gov |
| 4/3/96 | 3:37 AM | 4.5 | 88.3 km | 10,000 m | Lake Rudolf region, Kenya | usgs.gov |
| 4/2/96 | 1:17 AM | 4.3 | 84.2 km | 10,000 m | Lake Rudolf region, Kenya | usgs.gov |
| 5/23/78 | 9:02 AM | 4.6 | 85.9 km | 10,000 m | Lake Rudolf region, Kenya | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Lokichar
Lokichar is a settlement in Kenya's Rift Valley Province. is situated in the heart of the dusty and arid Turkana basin (desert) in the Rift Valley, 550km north-east of Nairobi. Until 2010 it was a forgotten backwater of Turkana cattle-based pastoral..
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